As
St. Lucians grapple with the news that Government will establish
full diplomatic relations with Taiwan, the Chinese Government,
which has consistently said Taiwan is an inalienable part
of China’s territory, urges Government to bear in mind
the fundamental interests of the two countries, the one China
policy and the principles enshrined in the communiqué
on the establishment of China-St. Lucia diplomatic relations
issued in 1997.
Affairs
of Taiwan / ROC hereby wishes to state that Taiwan welcomes
the announcement made in the Parliament of St. Lucia on 24th
April, 2007 by the Foreign Minister of St. Lucia, the Honourable
Rufus Bousquet reflecting that “the overwhelming consensus
within Cabinet is for the renewal of full diplomatic relations
with Taiwan and at the earliest possible opportunity”.
The Ministry is also pleased to note that the above announcement
has been endorsed
The National
Community Foundation (NCF) hosted its fifth Annual Telethon
on Sunday April 15th 2007 at the Pigeon Island National Landmark.
The Telethon is the Foundation’s biggest fundraiser
and for the second consecutive year, Telecommunications Provider,
Digicel, was the main sponsor of the event. Although the NCF
expressed satisfaction with the level of support received
from the corporate sector and the general public with respect
to pledges, concern was expressed about the late commencement
of the televising of the event. This, the Foundation believes
had an effect on the level of participation of potential contributors.
It
was a scene out of the heyday of Splash and The Lime, as thousands
flocked into Rodney Bay over three nights to revel in the
atmosphere created by the staging of the Rodney Bay Music
Bash. The Village, as it has been recently dubbed, was quite
alive as tourists and locals mingled on a scale not seen for
years. Since, some say the increase in all-inclusives in the
tourism market. Great performances and a good time was the
only thing on the minds of those who turned up
Newcomers St.
Mary’s College will be one of five Junior Steel band
sides seeking to dethrone defending Junior Panorama Champions
Digicel Pantime this Sunday April 29th. That’s when
the National Junior Panorama Competition takes place at the
National Cultural Center Grounds from 4:00 PM.
Chefs and other
Senior Officials of the tourism industry converged on the
Pigeon Island National Park to inspect the grounds where the
St Lucia Hotel & Tourism Association will be staging Rhythm
& Spice this weekend. The industry officials met at the
site to inspect the grounds and to give each participant the
opportunity to select their favourite location from where
they will exhibit their skills at the showcase.
Visitors
will get a veritable encyclopaedia of information on Saint
Lucia, when they pick up the official publication of the Saint
Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA) La Belle Helene.
Far from boring however, this treasure trove of information
is vibrant and insightful. It gives visitors an insider view
on how to make the best of their vacation.
The SLHTA says La Belle Helene, launched at Sandals Halcyon
on Monday this week,
As
St. Lucians grapple with the news that Government will establish
full diplomatic relations with Taiwan, the Chinese Government,
which has consistently said Taiwan is an inalienable part
of China’s territory, urges Government to bear in mind
the fundamental interests of the two countries, the one China
policy and the principles enshrined in the communiqué
on the establishment of China-St. Lucia diplomatic relations
issued in 1997. 
Affairs
of Taiwan / ROC hereby wishes to state that Taiwan welcomes
the announcement made in the Parliament of St. Lucia on 24th
April, 2007 by the Foreign Minister of St. Lucia, the Honourable
Rufus Bousquet reflecting that “the overwhelming consensus
within Cabinet is for the renewal of full diplomatic relations
with Taiwan and at the earliest possible opportunity”.
The Ministry is also pleased to note that the above announcement
has been endorsed 
It
was a scene out of the heyday of Splash and The Lime, as thousands
flocked into Rodney Bay over three nights to revel in the
atmosphere created by the staging of the Rodney Bay Music
Bash. The Village, as it has been recently dubbed, was quite
alive as tourists and locals mingled on a scale not seen for
years. Since, some say the increase in all-inclusives in the
tourism market. Great performances and a good time was the
only thing on the minds of those who turned up 
Visitors
will get a veritable encyclopaedia of information on Saint
Lucia, when they pick up the official publication of the Saint
Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA) La Belle Helene.
Far from boring however, this treasure trove of information
is vibrant and insightful. It gives visitors an insider view
on how to make the best of their vacation.
